This high-efficiency 45A solar charging and monitoring kit is perfect for off-grid use to provide free electricity for charging batteries to power for various applications. This kit can be used in different installations, such as on boats, caravans, motorhomes, RVs etc as it can easily be installed or added to an existing system. 

The solar kit includes:

- 2 x 45A Morningstar TriStar™ MPPT charge controllers

- Morningstar TS-RM-2 Remote LCD digital meter

- Morningstar HUB-1 MeterHub

2 x 45A Morningstar TriStar™ MPPT charge controller:

The high-quality Morningstar TriStar™ MPPT 45A solar charge controller supports 12V to 48V battery banks and features TrakStar™ Technology, delivering industry-leading maximum power point tracking for optimal energy harvest. With a record-setting 99% peak efficiency, it minimizes power losses and maximizes return on investment while providing robust battery protection, including automatic cut-off to prevent overcharging and deep discharge. Designed for durability and ease of use, it offers extensive protections, advanced communication capabilities for remote monitoring, and a fanless thermal design for reliable performance in high temperatures.

Morningstar TS-RM-2 Remote LCD digital meter:

Morningstar's innovative solar charge controllers and accessories are designed with superior build quality, leveraging years of dedicated research to maximize energy production, extend battery life, and deliver consistent high performance. This remote meter comes with 30m of cable for effortless connection to the RJ-11 port on a TriStar™ controller. Key features include a highly reliable design with a 5-year warranty, an easy-to-navigate backlit LCD display, and multilingual support (English, French, German, Portuguese, and Spanish). The meter can display individual controller data or aggregate system data for up to 15 linked TriStar™ controllers (via the Morningstar MeterHub, sold separately), providing comprehensive insights into charging parameters like battery voltages, charge priority, and state of charge.

Morningstar HUB-1 MeterHub:

The high-quality Morningstar MeterHub connects up to four Morningstar controllers, enabling seamless communication in systems with multiple solar charge controllers on the same battery bank. Additionally, the MeterHub electrically isolates each controller, protecting the network from potential damage caused by grounding issues.

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Controller specifications:

• Nominal battery voltage: 12V / 24V / 36V / 48V
• Maximum output current: 45A
• Solar input voltage up to 150V
• 3 pairs of terminals (input, battery, output), plus ports for computer connectivity and the TS-RM-2 remote meter
• Multi-colour LEDs to indicate charging and battery status
• Temperature sensor for automatic compensation (-5mV/C/cell) operating between -30°C and +80°C
• Minimum voltage to operate: 8V
• Self-consumption: < 2.7W
• Working temperature: -40°C to +45°C
• Humidity: 100% non-condensing
• Enclosure: IP20 (indoor and vented)
• Size: 291 x 130 x 142 mm
• Weight: 4.14 kg

Digital LCD meter specifications:

• Self-consumption: < 0.5W (42.5 mA with backlight on)
• Operating temperature: -40C to +60C
• RJ-11 (6pin) connection point and 30m cable
• Wall mounting plate with mounting holes included
• Size: 116 x 116 mm
• Weight: 180 g (without cable)

MeterHub specifications:

• Self-consumption (per port): 8mA
• Port connections: RJ-11, gold plated
• Enclosure: Type 1, indoor rated
• Minimum isolation (ports 1-4): 500V
• Operating temperature: -40C - +60C
• Storage temperature: -55C - +85C
• Humidity: 100% Non-condensing
• Includes four mounting screws and holes for ease of installation
• Includes 5 x 1m RJ-11 cables
• Dimensions: 135 x 108 x 37 mm
• Weight: 190g

These products  covered by a 5 year warranty. For more information please refer to our Terms and Conditions.

The solar panel comes with a detailed instruction manual which explains wiring and operations (see Documents tab). The solar charge controller also comes with a separate instruction manual which explains settings and operation.

If you need help with installation or have any technical questions we can provide FREE support - please contact us by email or phone (see Contact Us page for more information).

The following documents are available to download:

Data sheet for TS-MPPT-45 Morningstar TriStar MPPT solar controller

Instruction manual for TS-MPPT-45 Morningstar TriStar MPPT solar controller

Data sheet for TS-RM-2 Morningstar TriStar LCD remote meter

Instruction manual for TS-RM-2 Morningstar TriStar LCD remote meter

Instruction manual for Morningstar MeterHub HUB-1

Product Datasheet for Morningstar MeterHub HUB-1